Any component of a communication cable, metallic or optical, the function of which is to protect the transport medium, i.e., conductor or fiber, from excessive tensile and bending stresses during installation and while in service.
A strength member is an added component to a jacketed cable to help preserve the integrity and prevent separation in the mated ferrules. In most instances it is Kevlar Aramid Yarn, but can also be a flexible, but stiff fiberglass rod that runs the length of the cable. Learn more about Strength Member...